Shrimp and artichoke pasta

Ingredients

• 4 ounces whole-wheat bow tie or other pasta
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 8 ounces raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 8 ounces artichoke hearts, drained from can or thawed and cut into bite-sized pieces if frozen
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to directions. When the pasta is done, scoop out 1 cup of the pasta water and reserve. Drain and rinse pasta.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until shrimp turns pink.

Add peas, artichoke hearts and 1/3 cup of reserved pasta water. Lower heat to medium. Cover and cook for an additional minute.

Add cooked pasta, green onions, lemon juice and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

Add more cooking water if the pasta is too dry. Serve.

Serving Information

Serves 4

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 240
Total carbohydrate: 35 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Dietary fiber: 7 g
Monounsaturated fat: 2 g
Protein: 16 g
Saturated fat: 0.5 g
Serving size: 1 1/2 cups
Sodium: 555 mg
Total fat: 4 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Grains and grain products: 1
Meats, poultry and fish: 2
Vegetables: 2

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Meat and meat substitutes: 2
Nonstarchy vegetables: 1
Starches: 2

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates: 2
Protein and dairy: 1
Vegetables: 1